Maryland Farm Bureau Aims Campus Peace At University of Maryland
The Maryland Farm Bureau proposes a three point program to curb campus disturbances at the University of Maryland. It seeks stronger communication between administration and students, explicit student conduct rules with penalties, and civil expulsion for inciting riots or property destruction. President Elkins will present the resolutions to the Board of Regents on August 7.
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Maryland Farm Bureau
University of Maryland
Farm Bureau
Frederick County
Wilson H. Elkins
Board of Regents
Iin
Dr. Elkins
Maryland
Sons and Daughters of Maryland
State University
Farmers
Elkins
Heat Waves Warn of Deadly Summer Dangers
The Frederick area faces rising heat related deaths with 175 Americans per year in normal summers, and 1,401 in the record year 1952. The Environmental Science Service warns heat is a leading environmental killer second to extreme cold, urging precautions and indoor relief.
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Frederick Area
Environmental Science Service
Department of Commerce
Worthington Pump International expands to Taneytown plant
Worthington Pump International plans a 2 million dollar facility on a 39 acre site west of Taneytown to test and manufacture pumps. The plant will employ about 100 workers initially with potential expansion, and require relocation of about 50 families. Completion is slated for 1971 with 40000 square feet of manufacturing space and 10000 feet of offices plus a 250000 gallon test reservoir.
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Taneytown
All Things To All People in Politics and Race
A commentary contrasts promises in politics with the Nixon administration’s desegregation moves and tax exemptions for white private schools. It cites NAACP leaders Bishop Spottswood and Roy Wilkins, notes shifting public opinion, and argues for lawful, nonpartisan civil rights progress and domestic peace efforts.
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Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Nixon
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Stephen G. Spottswood
Bishop Spottswood
House
Gallup
NAACP
America
Washington
Supreme Court
Water purification research urged for Fort Detrick
Letter writer advocates establishing an eastern site for comprehensive water purification and sewage disposal research near the Monocacy Valley, linking it to EPA shifts and regional polymer chemistry advances. He cites Gettysburg, MARM, and practical testing in Frederick and Baltimore, urging expert participation and noting ongoing polywater skepticism. He also urges inquiry into local political discrimination within Democratic clubs and calls for accountability and inclusivity in local politics.
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Fort Detrick
Frederick
Gettysburg
Department of the Interior
HEW
Environmental Protection Agency
Nixon
Monocacy Valley
Washington
Red Sandstone
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic
American Chemical Society
Baltimore
Howard Cohen
SCM Corp
Hawking Point Road
Hustlers Invade Martinsburg as July Rivalry Sparks Streak Break
July 27, 1920 note details Hustlers invading Martinsburg with Joe Neptune arriving in Frederick and slated to play short. Buckland or Hardranft to pitch. Separate items note sugar supply rising with no immediate price drop, gas-rate increase proposed by Hagerstown Frederick Railway Company under state review, and county farmers facing potato price slump from $8 to 80 cents per bushel, signaling losses.
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Martinsburg
Joe Neptune
Frederick
Buckland Or Hardranft
Hagerstown- Frederick
State Service Commission
Frederick city notes and achievements from July 1950
Mayor Munshower called an impromptu meeting at Rod and Gun Club where aldermen approved spending for a $15 wading pool for Tiny Tot Town. 4-H dairy judging team members David Ifert and Boyd Smith returned from Europe after placing fourth. Jerome Offutt filed for State's Attorney opposing four opponents. George W. Harper, 82, retired with life membership honors as oldest active volunteer firefighter.
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Elmer Munshower
Rod and Gun Club
David Ifert
Middletown
Boyd Smith
Frederick
England
Europe
Frederick County
Jerome Offutt
Board of Election Supervisors
Offutt
Edwin Nikirk
Charles Price
William Sheffield
America
George W. Harper
Independent Hose Company No. 1
Loyal dogs and a missing drunk in Montgomery County
The tale centers on Scotty a blind man and his seeing eye dog Missy in Rockville Maryland. Missy remains at the Animal Shelter while Scotty vanished after periods of heavy drinking and wandering between bars. Local officials welfare workers and a minister seek Scotty and await assurances he will feed Missy before returning her to his care.
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Missouri
Scotty
Missy
Norman Scott
Rockville
Montgomery County
Pauline Buel
The
Humane Society
Health Department
Buel
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Roy Wilkins
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